Longines L2.128.8.78.3 [ Introduction]Longines originated in 1832 , founded by a young businessman Auguste Agassiz. His own name in Switzerland Saint-Imier watch business began operation thereafter , his nephew Ernest Francillon cleverly expand its business to more established watch company , opened in 1866 in the Swiss watchmaking workshop in Les Longines , and also in 1867 Longines company to "Longines" name registration , officially announced its birth . Efforts to seek a breakthrough in technology , is the main reason Longines sit tight leadership.